American Marine Corps

[Dory]

I've noticed in the US military there's a huge thing about the Marine Corps. I'm a bit confused why the stress on NAVAL soldiers as opposed to field/air soldiers. It seems as though they're the most embellished, elite soldiers, and so many recruiting TV ads are advertising just the Marine Corp. I still don't get why the focus on that Corps and seafare in America... for instance, what about the United States Army Air Forces? That doesn't get half the publicity.

[klr]

Because ... because ... because ... they're the Marine Corps of course!

[klr]

I've noticed in the US military there's a huge thing about the Marine Corps. I'm a bit confused why the stress on NAVAL soldiers as opposed to field/air soldiers. It seems as though they're the most embellished, elite soldiers, and so many recruiting TV ads are advertising just the Marine Corp. I still don't get why the focus on that Corps and seafare in America... for instance, what about the United States Army Air Forces? That doesn't get half the publicity.

It hasn't been that since 1947!

[Don't Panic]

I've noticed in the US military there's a huge thing about the Marine Corps. I'm a bit confused why the stress on NAVAL soldiers as opposed to field/air soldiers. It seems as though they're the most embellished, elite soldiers, and so many recruiting TV ads are advertising just the Marine Corp. I still don't get why the focus on that Corps and seafare in America... for instance, what about the United States Army Air Forces? That doesn't get half the publicity.

The U.S. Army Air Force probably doesn't get much publicity since it was disbanded in September of 1947.

Edit: Kev beat me to it.

[klr]

Any excuse to post this:

[Deep Sea Isopod]

No, they're not the elite soldiers. That's Delta-force. The Marines are just Marines. War machines.

[klr]

No, they're not the elite soldiers. That's Delta-force. The Marines are just Marines. War machines.

Boy, try saying that to a Marine! It's been nice knowing you.

Part of it is self-perpetuating. The Marines think they're the best, they say they're the best, and they make more of an effort to be the the best. "The Marine Corps" is also much easier to identify with than Delta Force or (say) the Airborne divisions.

[Xamonas Chegwé]

Aren't Her Majesty's Hussars the best?

[Dory]

I wonder what Ian and Gawdzilla has to say about this topic.

I've noticed in the US military there's a huge thing about the Marine Corps. I'm a bit confused why the stress on NAVAL soldiers as opposed to field/air soldiers. It seems as though they're the most embellished, elite soldiers, and so many recruiting TV ads are advertising just the Marine Corp. I still don't get why the focus on that Corps and seafare in America... for instance, what about the United States Army Air Forces? That doesn't get half the publicity.

The U.S. Army Air Force probably doesn't get much publicity since it was disbanded in September of 1947.

Edit: Kev beat me to it.

Ha, hah. Pissed my pants. NOT.

Whatever US call their air-force these days then

Any excuse to post this:

Seen it a million times and memorized the entire script of Sergeant Hartman, which he BTW authored and he was an actual drill sergeant for those unaware. He's a conservative bible-thumper IRL too.

[klr]

I wonder what Ian and Gawdzilla has to say about this topic.

Wot, we're not good enough for you? You should have waited until they were around then.

Anyway, they're Navy, not Marines.

Whatever US call their air-force these days then

The United States Air Force ... who'd have thunk it?

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Seen it a million times and memorized the entire script of Sergeant Hartman, which he BTW authored and he was an actual drill sergeant for those unaware. He's a conservative bible-thumper IRL too.

I'd be a bit disappointed if he wasn't, TBH.

[Deep Sea Isopod]

No, they're not the elite soldiers. That's Delta-force. The Marines are just Marines. War machines.

Boy, try saying that to a Marine! It's been nice knowing you. .

I once had Delta Force invite me to their "special forces only" beer tent, just for being British. The US Marines were not allowed in their "bar".

[maiforpeace]

Aren't the Navy Seals the elite force of the seas?

Where's a military man when you need one.

[Deep Sea Isopod]

Aren't the Navy Seals the elite force of the seas?

Where's a military man when you need one.

Navy Seals are the SBS equivalent.

[Twoflower]

I wonder what Ian and Gawdzilla has to say about this topic.

Wot, we're not good enough for you? You should have waited until they were around then.

Anyway, they're Navy, not Marines.

The navy and the marines dont really like each other from what I can remember.
A good friend of my family is a marine and he is an idiot. Mainly for joining the marines. Luckily after getting back from Iraq he was too mentally unstable to be re-deployed so he is safe until his contract is up!!

[AshtonBlack]

In terms of man for man infantry skills, and personal bravery there are few to compare to, because in most nations the equivalent level of competence is usually much smaller. For example the Para Regiments or the Royal Marines and Royal Marine Commandos who are their direct comparison. They are a LOT of very well trained men, with a shit load of firepower. However, notice I said infantry skills. For Spec ops, the SAS/SBS still kick arse harder than Delta, any day!